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The messenger who went to call Micaiah spoke to him, saying, Behold, the words of the prophets [declare] good to the king with one mouth: let your word therefore, Please be like one of theirs, and speak you good.
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The Pressure of Consensus
The messenger's plea to Micaiah is based on popular opinion, not divine truth. Commentators explain the phrase 'with one mouth' means 'unanimously' or 'with one consent.' This highlights a timeless temptation for believers: to value consensus and pleasing powerful people over speaking the truth, especially when the truth is unpopular or challenging.
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2 Chronicles
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19th Century
Anglican
The words of the prophets ... one assent. — See margin, and compare Joshua 9:2 (“they assembled ... to fight against …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 18:2).
Presbyterian
This history we read in 1 Kings 22. Abundant riches and honor give large opportunities of doing good, but they are attended with many snares and te…
